Imagine you have a toy phone, and some people have trouble hearing when they use it with their hearing aids. This Mobile Terminal patent is like a special sticker inside the phone that helps people with hearing aids hear better! It's like magic, but it's actually a clever trick with how the phone sends its voice. The sticker helps make the voice clearer for people with hearing aids, without making the phone bigger or clunkier. So, everyone can enjoy talking on the phone!
The Mobile Terminal patent (US-9854076) addresses the challenge of maintaining high Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) grades in mobile devices without increasing their size. The core innovation lies in a strategically placed contact pin that connects a conductive portion of the battery cover to a grounding surface. This pin is positioned where the phase of an electromagnetic field changes, allowing for the adjustment of the HAC grade to a base level or higher, irrespective of the device's dimensions. This technology solves the problem of balancing accessibility with the demand for sleek, compact mobile devices. The key technical approach involves manipulating the electromagnetic field generated by the antenna through the contact pin, optimizing it for hearing aid compatibility. The business value lies in enabling manufacturers to create more accessible devices without compromising on design or increasing production costs. This opens up a significant market opportunity, as it caters to the needs of hearing-impaired users while aligning with the trend of smaller, more aesthetically pleasing mobile devices.
The Mobile Terminal patent addresses a common problem: people with hearing aids often struggle to hear clearly on mobile phones. Existing solutions either require larger phone designs or don't adequately address the issue of sound clarity for hearing aid users. This patent offers a way to improve the sound quality for hearing aid users without making phones bigger or more cumbersome.
This technology works by using a small, strategically placed component inside the phone. This component, called a contact pin, helps to optimize the way the phone's antenna sends sound. Think of it like adjusting the volume knob on a radio to get a clearer signal. The contact pin helps to fine-tune the sound waves so that they are more compatible with hearing aids.
This innovation matters because it makes mobile phones more accessible to a wider range of people. It also gives mobile phone manufacturers a competitive advantage by allowing them to offer devices that are both stylish and accessible. This can lead to increased market share and higher customer satisfaction. This technology has the potential to significantly improve the communication experience for millions of hearing aid users.
Looking ahead, this technology could be further developed to improve sound quality for other types of audio devices, such as headphones and speakers. It could also be integrated with other accessibility features to create a more inclusive mobile experience. The market adoption timeline will depend on how quickly mobile phone manufacturers adopt this technology, but the potential benefits are clear.
There is disclosed a mobile terminal including a case, a first antenna mounted in the case to perform wireless communication in a specific frequency band, a grounding surface mounted in the case, a receiver mounted in the case, toward a front surface of the case, a battery cover coupled to a rear surface of the case, the battery cover comprising a conductive portion, and a contact pin configured to connect the conductive portion and the grounding surface with each other, wherein the contact pin is formed in a predetermined portion where a phase of an electromagnetic field formed by the first antenna changes. The mobile terminal may adjust the HAC grade to a base grade or higher of the HAC by adjusting the position of the electromagnetic field peak, regardless of the size of the mobile terminal.
The Mobile Terminal patent presents a novel approach to optimizing Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) in mobile devices. The technical architecture centers around a carefully designed antenna system coupled with a strategic grounding mechanism. The key components include a first antenna for wireless communication, a grounding surface, a receiver, a battery cover with a conductive portion, and a contact pin. The contact pin is the linchpin of the innovation, positioned at a specific location where the phase of the electromagnetic field changes. This placement allows for precise manipulation of the field, optimizing it for HAC performance. The implementation details involve careful selection of materials for the conductive components and precise positioning of the contact pin. The algorithm behind the HAC optimization involves analyzing the electromagnetic field characteristics and adjusting the contact pin's position to achieve the desired HAC grade. Integration with existing mobile device architectures is relatively straightforward, as the system can be incorporated without significant modifications to other components. Performance characteristics are enhanced by the strategic grounding mechanism, which minimizes interference and maximizes signal clarity. Code-level implications involve modifications to the device's firmware to control the antenna and grounding system. This patent provides a technically sound solution to a complex problem, offering a practical approach to enhancing mobile accessibility.
The Mobile Terminal patent represents a significant business opportunity within the mobile device market. The market opportunity size is substantial, given the growing demand for accessible technology and the increasing number of hearing-impaired individuals worldwide. Competitive advantages stem from the patent's ability to optimize HAC grades without increasing device size, a key differentiator in a market driven by aesthetics and portability. The revenue potential is significant, as manufacturers can license this technology to enhance the accessibility of their devices. Business models include licensing agreements, partnerships, and direct integration into mobile device designs. Strategic positioning involves targeting manufacturers seeking to improve their accessibility offerings and gain a competitive edge. ROI projections are favorable, as the cost of implementing this technology is relatively low compared to the potential revenue gains from increased market share and licensing fees. The technology aligns with the broader trend of inclusive design, which is becoming increasingly important to consumers and regulators alike. This patent offers a compelling business proposition, with the potential to generate significant revenue and create a positive social impact.
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1. A mobile terminal comprising: a case; a first antenna mounted at a lower end portion of the case to perform wireless communication in a prescribed frequency band; at least one second antenna corner of upper end portion of the case, a grounding surface mounted in the case; a receiver mounted in the case, toward a front surface of the case; a battery cover coupled to a rear surface of the case, the battery cover including a conductive portion; and a contact pin configured to connect the conductive portion and the grounding surface with each other, wherein a center of the conductive portion is extended toward each right and left portion such that the conductive portion has a cross shape, wherein the contact pin is movable and is connected to the extended portion of the conductive portion and the grounding surface where a phase of an electromagnetic field formed by the first antenna changes, and wherein the contact pin is positioned a prescribed distance to the first antenna, and the prescribed distance between the contact pin and the first antenna corresponds to a distance where a magnitude of the electromagnetic field formed by the first antenna is below a prescribed minimum level.
The mobile terminal contains a case, a first antenna located at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners. It also includes a grounding surface inside the case, a receiver facing the front, a battery cover with a conductive part on the back, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface. The conductive part is cross-shaped, extending to the left and right, and the contact pin is connected to where the electromagnetic field's phase changes. This contact pin is positioned away from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, effectively adjusting the antenna's characteristics.
2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein a cutout is formed in a portion of the conductive portion adjacent to the antenna mounted in the case.
The mobile terminal, as described with a case, a first antenna located at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a conductive part shaped like a cross, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, includes a cutout in the conductive part of the battery cover that's close to the antenna inside the phone's case. This cutout further refines the electromagnetic field.
3. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna is an antenna configured to transmit and receive a signal for a calling function.
The mobile terminal, as described with a case, a first antenna located at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a conductive part shaped like a cross, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, specifically uses the first antenna to transmit and receive signals for phone calls, meaning it is the primary cellular antenna.
4. The mobile terminal of claim 3 , further comprising: wherein a cutout is formed in a portion of the conductive portion adjacent to the first antenna and the second antenna.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a calling function antenna at the bottom, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a cross-shaped conductive part, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the calling function antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, includes a cutout in the conductive portion of the battery cover adjacent to both the calling function antenna and the second antenna improving antenna performance.
5. The mobile terminal of claim 4 , wherein the cutout on the conductive portion forms the cross shape of the conductive portion.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a calling function antenna at the bottom, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a conductive part, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the calling function antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, includes a cutout on the conductive portion that *forms* the cross shape of the conductive portion. In other words, the cross shape of the conductive portion is achieved by creating a cutout.
6. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the second antenna includes at least one of GPS, Bluetooth, DMB or wireless RAN antennas.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a first antenna at the bottom for wireless communication, and a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a cross-shaped conductive part, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, uses a second antenna that can be one or more of a GPS antenna, a Bluetooth antenna, a DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) antenna, or a wireless RAN (Radio Access Network) antenna.
7. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein a position of the contact pin is movable.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a first antenna at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a cross-shaped conductive part, and a contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, features a contact pin whose position is adjustable or movable.
8. The mobile terminal of claim 7 , wherein the contact pin moves along a slit formed at the case.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a first antenna at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a cross-shaped conductive part, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, allows movement of the contact pin along a slit (a narrow opening or groove) formed in the case of the mobile terminal.
9. The mobile terminal of claim 7 , wherein the contact pin moves according to the position of an activated antenna and wavelength of a signal transmitted through the activated antenna.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a first antenna at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a cross-shaped conductive part, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, enables the contact pin to move based on which antenna is currently active (transmitting or receiving) and the wavelength of the signal being transmitted.
10. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the contact pin has a rectangular shape or a cylindrical shape.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a first antenna at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a cross-shaped conductive part, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, configures the contact pin with either a rectangular or cylindrical shape.
11. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the contact pin is positioned where the phase of the electromagnetic field is ¼ of a wavelength for the first antenna.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a first antenna at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a cross-shaped conductive part, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, positions the contact pin where the phase of the electromagnetic field is ¼ of a wavelength for the first antenna.
12. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the battery cover is coupled to the conductive portion by double-injection molding.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a first antenna at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a cross-shaped conductive part, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, couples the battery cover to the conductive portion using a double-injection molding process, creating a single, integrated part.
13. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the contact pin and a rear surface of the case are coplanar, and the rear surface of the case includes an opening corresponding to the contact pin.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a first antenna at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a grounding surface, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a cross-shaped conductive part, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, has the contact pin and the rear surface of the case being on the same plane (coplanar), and the rear surface having an opening that corresponds to the contact pin location.
14. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the grounding surface is a plate substantially parallel to a rear surface of the case, and the conductive portion is a plate parallel to the rear surface of the case.
The mobile terminal, containing a case, a first antenna at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners, a front-facing receiver, a battery cover with a cross-shaped conductive part, and a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, implements a grounding surface as a plate that's substantially parallel to the rear of the case, and the conductive portion as another plate also parallel to the rear of the case.
15. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the receiver is provided near the upper end portion of the case, and the antenna is provided near the lower portion of the case, wherein the ground surface and the conductive portion extend between the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the case, wherein the conductive portion is configured to shield the receiver from the electromagnetic field generated by the antenna.
The mobile terminal has a case, a first antenna at the bottom for wireless communication, and at least one second antenna at the upper corners. The receiver is near the top, and the antenna is near the bottom. The grounding surface and the conductive portion, where a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the first antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, extend between the upper and lower ends. Critically, the conductive portion shields the receiver from the electromagnetic field generated by the antenna.
16. The mobile terminal of claim 15 , wherein the magnitude of the electromagnetic field near the receiver is reduced based on the prescribed distance of the contact pin from the antenna.
The mobile terminal, having a case, an antenna at the bottom, a receiver near the top, a grounding surface and conductive portion that extend between the upper and lower ends of the case to shield the receiver, where a movable contact pin connecting the conductive part and grounding surface where the electromagnetic field's phase changes at a certain distance from the antenna such that the field's magnitude is below a minimum, achieves a reduction in the electromagnetic field's magnitude near the receiver because of the defined distance of the contact pin from the antenna. The strategic placement of the contact pin is what minimizes interference at the receiver.
[HOOK] Ever struggled to hear on your phone with a hearing aid?
[PROBLEM] Many phones aren't designed for people with hearing aids, making it hard to hear clearly. This means missed calls and frustrating conversations.
[SOLUTION] The Mobile Terminal patent solves this! It uses a tiny contact pin to make the sound clearer for hearing aids, without making the phone bigger. This technology ensures everyone can enjoy clear conversations on their mobile device.
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[HOOK 1] Tired of bulky phones just for hearing aid compatibility? [HOOK 2] Want a sleek phone AND clear calls with your hearing aid? [HOOK 3] Is your phone's hearing aid compatibility terrible?
[PROBLEM] Current phones either sacrifice style for accessibility or vice versa. It's a pain!
[SOLUTION] The Mobile Terminal patent fixes this! By strategically placing a contact pin, it optimizes hearing aid compatibility WITHOUT increasing the phone's size. Crystal clear calls, sleek design!
[CTA] Want to learn more about this game-changing tech? Check out patentable.app to see how the Mobile Terminal is revolutionizing mobile accessibility! Link in bio! #mobiletech #accessibility #innovation
[INTRO - HOOK 1] Is your smartphone truly accessible? The Mobile Terminal patent is changing the game! [INTRO - HOOK 2] Forget bulky phones! This patent is about to change everything!
[CONTEXT] For years, mobile accessibility, especially for hearing aid users, has been a challenge. Balancing sleek design with functionality is tough.
[INNOVATION] The Mobile Terminal patent solves this by optimizing Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) through a strategically placed contact pin. No more bulky designs! This tech allows for clear communication in smaller, sleeker devices.
[IMPACT] This means a more inclusive market, better user experience, and a huge leap forward in mobile accessibility. Manufacturers can now create devices that are both stylish and accessible.
[CLOSING] The Mobile Terminal patent is paving the way for a more inclusive future. Learn more at patentable.app! #mobiletech #accessibility #innovation
[VISUAL HOOK] Show a sleek phone transforming into a bulky one and back again.
[PROBLEM] Tired of choosing between a stylish phone and hearing aid compatibility?
[SOLUTION] The Mobile Terminal patent solves this! It optimizes HAC without increasing the phone's size. A strategically placed contact pin makes it all possible. Clear calls, sleek design, everyone wins!
[CTA] Ready for phones that are both stylish AND accessible? Link in bio for full details on the Mobile Terminal! #mobiletech #accessibility #innovation
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